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Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping

Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI shopping agents, retailers and payments in a new 'agentic commerce' push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Google expands Preferred Sources in global search
Marketing Technologies

Google expands Preferred Sources in global search

Google is rolling out its personalised Preferred Sources news feature to all English search users worldwide as it tweaks AI-driven search links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Google Search stories

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as default AI image tool
Data Analytics

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as default AI image tool

Google is rolling out Nano Banana 2 across Gemini, Search, Ads and Cloud, making its faster image model the default in key AI products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Google & Klaviyo deepen AI pact for agentic commerce
Customer Relationship Management

Google & Klaviyo deepen AI pact for agentic commerce

Google and Klaviyo are deepening ties to power AI “agentic commerce”, linking ads, search and RCS messaging to real-time customer data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Sparkli raises USD $5m for AI play-based learning app
Generative AI

Sparkli raises USD $5m for AI play-based learning app

Zurich startup Sparkli exits stealth with USD $5m to launch a multimodal AI play-based learning app for children aged 5 to 12 worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping
Customer Experience

Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping

Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Customer Experience

Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents

Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push
Crypto

Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push

Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth
Customer Relationship Management

Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth

Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files
Malware

Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files

Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Google Search stories

The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search
Software-as-a-Service

The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search

Auckland's The Optimisers debuts as a digital agency helping brands win visibility in AI-led search, summaries and autonomous agent results.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Google sets out AI-first future for ads & shopping
Marketing Technologies

Google sets out AI-first future for ads & shopping

Google maps out an AI-first overhaul of ads, Search and shopping, betting on creator-led influence and emerging agentic commerce tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore
Data Protection

Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore

Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Gen Z 'lily padding' forces UK employers to rethink careers
Human Capital Management

Gen Z 'lily padding' forces UK employers to rethink careers

Gen Z 'lily padding' is pushing UK employers to ditch rigid promotion ladders and design flexible, personalised career paths to retain staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
TechDay celebrates two years of UK expansion
Marketing Technologies

TechDay celebrates two years of UK expansion

TechDay marks two years of UK growth, with eight specialist tech news sites, 7,600 stories and rising visibility across major platforms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025
Generative AI

Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025

In 2025, New Zealanders' top Google searches reflected safety concerns, self-sufficiency trends, political engagement, and viral internet culture.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Google Cloud launches PanyaThAI to drive agentic AI in Thailand
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches PanyaThAI to drive agentic AI in Thailand

Google Cloud has launched PanyaThAI to boost agentic AI adoption across Thai sectors, aiming to create USD $21bn in economic value by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025